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Luis Medina makes his second start of the year for the Oakland Athletics, as the Athletics host the Toronto Blue Jays. It's time to continue our MLB odds series with a Blue Jays-Athletics prediction and pick.
Blue Jays-Athletics Projected Starters
Kevin Gausman vs. Luis Medina
Kevin Gausman (4-4) with a 4.60 ERA and a 1.34 WHIP
Last Start: The last time out was a struggle for Gausman. He went 6.1 innings giving up six hits and a walk. Three of the hits were home runs, as Gausman gave up six runs in a loss.
2024 Road Splits: Gausman has been better on the road this year. He has made six road starts, going 3-2 overall. He has a 2.43 ERA on the road this year as opponents have hit .213 against him on the road.
Luis Medina (0-0) with a 0.00 ERA and 0.71 WHIP
Last Start: Last time out, Medina made his first start of the year against the Braves. He gave up just two hits and two walks in 5.2 innings. He also gave up a run, but it was unearned. Medina did not factor into the decision as the Braves beat the Athletics.
2024 Home Splits: Medina has yet to make a start this year.
Here are the MLB Odds, courtesy of FanDuel.
MLB Odds: Blue Jays-Athletics Odds
Toronto Blue Jays: -1.5 (+115)
Moneyline: -154
Oakland Athletics: +1.5 (-138)
Moneyline: +130
Over: 7.5 (-115)
Under: 7.5 (-105)
How to Watch Blue Jays vs. Athletics
Time: 4:07 PM ET/ 1:07 PM PT
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TV: SN!/NBCSCA
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Why The Blue Jays Will Cover The Spread/Win
The Blue Jay's offense is tied for 24th in the majors in runs scored, while sitting 20th in batting average, 17th in on-base percentage, and 24th in slugging. Dalton Varsho has led them on the season. He is hitting just .214 but with 12 doubles, ten home runs, and 31 RBIs. Varsho has also scored 35 times. Meanwhile, Isiah Kiner-Falefa is having a solid year. He is hitting .268 this year with six doubles, and four home runs. This has led to 20 RBIs and 18 runs scored. Rounding out the top bats on the year is Valdimir Guerrero Jr. He is hitting .295 on the year, with seven home runs and ten doubles. This has led to 30 RBIs and 28 runs scored.
It has been a struggle for the Blue Jays on offense over the last week, but they have gotten some solid production. Guerrero has hit .308 in the last seven games, with two home runs and five RBIs. He has also scored four times. Daniel Vogelbach has also been solid. He is hitting .313 in the last week with four RBIs. Rounding out the top bats in the last week is Daulton Varsho. While he has just one RBI, he has scored four times while hitting .300.
Currently, the Blue Jays have 29 careers at bats against Luis Medina. They have eight hits in those 19 at-bats with six walks. Geroge Spring has been solid, going two for five with a walk. He also has a double and a home run, with two RBIs against Medina.
Why The Athletics Will Cover The Spread/Win
The Athletics are 27th in the majors in runs scored this year while sitting 28th in batting average, 28th in on-base percentage, and 20th in slugging. Brent Rooker has led the way this year. He is hitting .270 this year with a .357 on-base percentage. He has 12 doubles and 12 home runs, good for 39 RBIs and 25 runs scored. Meanwhile, Shea Langeliers is slugging well. He is hitting just .202 this year but has 12 home runs. He is also second on the team with 30 RBIs and has scored 22 times. Scoring well is something Abraham Toro has scored 30 times this year. He is hitting .272, which leads the team while having five home runs and 21 RBIs.
In the last week, Miguel Andujar has been solid. He is hitting .280 in the last week with a home run and a double. This has led to four runs scored and four RBIs. Zack Gelof is also having a solid week. He is hitting .286 in the last week with two home runs. Gelof has also scored five times and driven in three runs in the last six games.
Current members of the Athletics have 27 career at-bats against Kevin Gausman. they have hit .333 against Gausman with two home runs and six RBIs. Aldemys Diaz has four hits in 14 at-bats, with a home run and two RBIs. JD Davis also has three hits in five at-bats against Gausman in his career.
Final Blue Jays-Athletics Prediction & Pick
The Blue Jays offense finally clicked in the Orioles series, but they have not been consistent this year. This game will come down to pitching. Kevin Gausman has not been stellar this year, but he has been solid enough. Luis Medina has just one start this year, so take the experience in this one and the Blue Jays.
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Final Blue Jays-Athletics Prediction & Pick: Blue Jays ML (-154)
